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River

7.420151 seasonMTV SeriesCrimeDramaMystery

Respected police officer John River, a gifted cop with a troubled mind, struggles to come to terms with the recent loss of a colleague, and chases a suspect across London - with tragic consequences. Now at odds with the authorities, River…

ProducersJane Featherstone·Lucy Richer

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoBritbox Apple TV channelBritbox Apple TV channelAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Oct 13, 2015 7.9
E2
Episode 2
Oct 20, 2015 7.8
E3
Episode 3
Oct 27, 2015 6.7
E4
Episode 4
Nov 3, 2015 7.8
E5
Episode 5
Nov 10, 2015 8.3
E6
Episode 6
Nov 17, 2015 8.6

Cast

SSStellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
John River
NWNicola Walker
Nicola Walker
Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson
AAAdeel Akhtar
Adeel Akhtar
Ira King
LMLesley Manville
Lesley Manville
Chrissie Read
OTOwen Teale
Owen Teale
Marcus McDonald
GRGeorgina Rich
Georgina Rich
Rosa Fallows
EMEddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Thomas Cream
TCTurlough Convery
Turlough Convery
Frankie Stevenson
SCSorcha Cusack
Sorcha Cusack
Bridie Stevenson
SNSteve Nicolson
Steve Nicolson
Jimmy Stevenson
MMMichael Maloney
Michael Maloney
Tom Read

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River — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams River?

River is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is River on Netflix?

No, River is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox.

Is River on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — River is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch River for free?

River is available on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in River?

River has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of River out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of River are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of River?

No — River ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.